The European Fund for the Balkans (EFB) launches a new call for application within its *THINK AND LINK* - Regional Policy Programme.

The programme seeks to foster inclusive and evidence-based policy making in the Western Balkans by initiating research projects embedded in a regional capacity building and networking programme cycle.

The programme is addressed to: emerging think-tanks, policy oriented NGOs, independent policy institutes and policy relevant research groups from the Western Balkans.

Applicants must apply for participation in the programme cycle (capacity building and networking seminars, mentoring) and submit a research project proposal on a topic relevant from the perspective of the Copenhagen
criteria.

EXPECTED PROGRAMME OUTPUTS:

• policy papers based on sound research;
• public debate triggered by innovative, effective and efficient outreach activities;
• capacity building and training component
• new co-operation and communication channels within the regional think-tank scene

For the programme description, call for proposals and the application form visit http://balkanfund.org/the-news/envisioning-europe/71/71.html to download the documents.

How to apply

Applicants must complete the following forms in English only:

1. Application form

i. description of the applicant organisation
ii. description of the research project
iii. dissemination strategy
iv. motivation for participation in the capacity building and networking programme cycle
iv. Project budget

To apply, please send your completed application to policy@balkanfund.org. Subject line should include: the word PROPOSAL09. Proposals will be accepted via email only. Proposals which are not sent to policy@balkanfund.org will not be considered. 

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY DATES 

Application deadline: September 20, 2009.
Final decisions communicated to applicants: by October 15, 2009.
Think and Link Programme duration: November 2009 - October 2010
Capacity building seminar (I seminar): November, 2009.
Research period: December 1, 2009 - July 31, 2010.
Final papers to be submitted by: August 1, 2010.
Final seminar (II Seminar): September 2010.

A maximum of 6 projects will be pre-selected for support with a grant up to 15.000 Euros.

For further information:

Igor Bandovic
Programme Manager

European Fund for the Balkans / NEF
Resavska 35, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
Phone/Fax: +381 (0)11 3033662
E-mail: igor.bandovic@balkanfund.org
www.balkanfund.org

The European Fund for the Balkans is an initiative of the Robert Bosch Stiftung, the King Baudouin Foundation, the Compagnia di San Paolo and the ERSTE Foundation, hosted by NEF.

Programme Description

Think and Link Call for Applications 2009

Application form EFB Think and Link 2009.doc

Application form EFB Think and Link 2009.pdf